The article discusses three significant art exhibitions: a retrospective of Jack Whitten, a breakout show by Rashid Johnson, and a piece by Nancy Elizabeth Prophet. Whitten's collection spans six decades, featuring mosaic-like works and poignant responses to socio-political events. Johnson's exhibition is immersive, using plant life and self-portraits to navigate themes of identity. Prophet's work emphasizes Afro-Indigenous identity and resilience. Together, these exhibitions illustrate the impact of culture, identity, and historical context in contemporary art.
"Whitten defied traditional boundaries between abstraction and representation, race and nation, culture and technology, individual identity and global history. He made art matter in a world in turmoil."
"In Rashid Johnson's largest exhibition to date, he has taken over the rotunda in styleâhanging several plants from the skylight as a teaser to his artfully potted garden."
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